Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. The Catalina listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Catalina, AZ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Catalina. Other nearby bases include Tucson (35), Oro Valley (2), and San Manuel (2). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Driftwood Appliance Repair Support, around 3.6 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Catalina. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.6, 6.3, 7.0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Catalina: 5 Star Appliance Repair, LLC (17.5 miles away, based in Tucson, 4.9 stars from 437 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance Repair of Greater Tucson, LLC (20.4 miles away, based in Tucson, 4.8 stars from 224 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Tucson, 4.4 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Tucson, 4.6 stars from 315 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Catalina Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Catalina come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors licenses gas piping and gas appliance work under its plumbing classifications (such as C-37 and R-37), which cover piping and appliances for natural and manufactured gas. Source: License Classifications - Arizona Registrar of Contractors
Arizona has no appliance-repair-specific license; work is regulated through Registrar of Contractors classifications, and state law removes the small-job (under $1,000) handyman exemption for any work connecting or repairing appliances on natural gas or propane. Source: A.R.S. 32-1121 - Persons not required to be licensed
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Catalina
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Catalina, AZ
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Do you cover Catalina and nearby towns?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.